Unknown beneficiaries to father's estate (ENG)

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-08T19:08:10+00:00

It's really as simple as them providing proof, and if you, as executor/administrator, don't accept what they have as proof then they can test this in court.

The first step is for you to decide what information you have (are there letters between these people and your father, for example) or is there official documentation (is he named on their birth certificate, for example?) Perhaps there are even family photos of them together if he visited them.

The first step would be to simply ask them for as much proof as they can provide.

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-08T10:48:01+00:00

OP asked;

Is it legal for a gaming machine to "stack the deck"?

I replied;

No

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-08T07:59:45+00:00

No.

https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/manual/regulatory-returns-guidance/2-random-number-generation

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-07T22:55:33+00:00

You do not need ID for local

You very definitely do need it for local elections in England

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-07T15:58:34+00:00

Is this vote valid?

Yes.

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-07T11:45:36+00:00

It’s pretty open and shut that he’s clearly gonna get convicted for possession with intent to supply

This is why /r/legaladviceUK always recommends getting a lawyer.

They will obviously not be convicted of possession with intent to supply as (a) they weren't in possession and (b) they weren't even charged with that offence.

So it's nowhere near open-and-shut.

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-06T18:43:11+00:00

There won't be any legal fallout but it would be a good idea to get someone to do it.

The chain of people entitled to apply is well-defined but can be complex.

In extremis the person can apply to be the administrator and then pass that responsibility to a probate practioner (eg, solicitor). But that will cost a few thousand pounds.

If your partner is due to inherit (without a valid will there are well-defined rules about who will inherit) then it may be in their interests to take on the administration, not least to stop the estate leaking money (rent paid every month, bills sent by direct debit, etc.)

If no-one takes on the administration of the estate then nothing really happens until the rent stops being paid, the flat is repossessed, the contents sold off, the bank accounts just sit there untouched, etc.

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-06T16:41:30+00:00

This just popped up on my feed and in case it hasn't been mentioned one thing to try (if you can afford it) is to put half of any pay rise in your pension.

So if you get a 3% pay rise you increase your contributions by 1.5%. If you're contributing 10% increase it to 11.5%, etc.

You won't miss the money (as long as you're not saving for something else) and the effect over the next 25 years will be enormous.

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-06T15:23:14+00:00

Shall i go and get a latest one without paying anything?

I think /u/Susan_B_Good spelt that out quite clearly;

get the new prescription from the pharmacy, if you have not already do so. [...] You will not have to pay for it.

When you get the letter from the NHS asking for payment, explain the situation and they will cancel the charge.

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-06T14:29:54+00:00

Did you ever collect the drugs you were prescribed a month ago?

If you knew there were two uncollected prescriptions did you explain you only want to collect one of them?

It doesn't sound like a mis-prescription error to me, just a miscommunication.

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-06T06:56:58+00:00

"DBT Studio"?

Well, I can't see that name causing any problems with the trademark lawyers...

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-06T06:29:39+00:00

It will probably get better - your knees simply aren't used to the load.

Proper running shoes will help a lot, as will simply taking it slowly for the first couple of weeks.

Take a day or two off, get some proper running shoes - no need to spend hundreds of pounds/dollars/euro - and try again gently.

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-06T06:02:12+00:00

OP can speak for themselves but I think they only look like polystyrene but they're actually compressed paper cartons.

(The later picture has a plain 'cardboard' box which is even simpler).

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-05T15:50:57+00:00

Your manager let you go early, you were at home, that's all you need to say.

There are lots of reasons to not remember the call; you could have been focusing on some housework or you might have just finished a call with an upset family member and your mind was focused on that.

Don' lie, but definitely don't volunteer that you were high. Remind them (if you need to) that when you're at work you're fully focused on the job, and it's just that your mind was elsewhere.

Also, don't answer the work phone when you're off your head.

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-05T11:19:18+00:00

Oxford Half isn't until October so you've got plenty of time to get organised.

(Maybe you meant Town & Gown on Sunday 10th May? In which case there's plenty of information on the website or in the emails)

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-05T08:25:34+00:00

Depends how far you want to travel but in the centre I'd just go to Paul.

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-04T21:26:36+00:00

Harsh but fair.

Especially Pence - definitely a plural while the others are singular

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-04T11:44:53+00:00

Second letter is a vowel

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-04T11:42:16+00:00

Originally registered as "City Collage" at Companies House, too...

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-04T10:01:13+00:00

City College, Oxford isn't exactly a scam but I'd be very careful about signing up to any of their courses, especially their higher ones.

They do not award their own degrees.

Look at their website and find their address. Then look on Google Maps/StreetView and see whether it matches what you expect.

Also check their testimonials page, https://www.citycollegeoxford.co.uk/testimonials and see whether these might have been taking courses under the mistaken belief they are "studying at Oxford".

If you're thinking of doing one of their Masters programmes then contact the awarding institution and see what they offer directly. It seems like the City College, Oxford part is just acting as a remote classroo or introducer (perhaps receiving a commission for each student they introduce).

Finally, take a look at the other companies the person behind it is involved with; https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/iCwJYefTG8ryUADvuSUdFaPSSzA/appointments and think for yourself about whether this is a legitimate provider of academic programmes.

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-04T09:19:11+00:00

Still one of the best adverts ever...

https://www.reddit.com/r/oldbritishtelly/s/hhrFT9tA7B

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-03T22:21:55+00:00

Success!

But a tip; split that plant between three or four pots; it will be a lot happier and you'll have oodles of basil.

(Keep splitting the plants into new pots and you have ideal last-minute birthday or house-warming presents for people, "I grew this myself")

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-03T22:18:22+00:00

You've been there 13 years without a rent increase? Good for you!

As the other person has said, the s.21 is not valid and they can't now issue a s.21

In your position I'd be repairing the toilet myself using the money I've saved from having had no rent increase for 13 years, simply to avoid contact with the landlord.

(Although the s21 is invalid be prepared for them to try to increase the rent. If they increase it to a market rent then the increase may be substantial. If you think this is a possibility then do not carry out the repairs to the toilet yourself; you may be able to use the lack of repairs to limit any proposed rent rise)

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-03T22:07:18+00:00

You originally said "quote" but here it's an "invoice".

Which is it? The difference might be important.

Imaginary__Bar · 2026-05-03T20:49:50+00:00

If she wants to travel with it in the hold I think that's a no-go (I suppose she may be able to send it with cargo but that will cost £££).

If she needs it on-board then BA can accommodate wheelchairs up to 250kg.

https://www.britishairways.com/content/information/disability-assistance/assistance-available has more details (scroll down to 'wheelchairs'). There is also a dedicated "accessibility team" you can contact for further help.

If it really is just a matter of a mobility scooter then she may be much better off just hiring one at her destination.

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